Nature Hike - Fall Foray at Lake Berryessa

Join Park Ranger Mike for a leisurely hike on the Smittle Creek Trail along the western shoreline of Lake Berryessa. Enjoy an autumn day, exploring California's unique Blue Oak woodland and the tranquility of Berryessa. Meet at the south end of the Smittle Creek Day Use Area parking lot, off of Knoxville-Berryessa Road. Vehicles can be shuttled to the trail end point at Coyote Knolls within the Oak Shores Day Use Area. Hikers can stay with the ranger for the entire 2.6 mile, 4-hour hike or leave early if they choose. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the lake. For questions, you can contact myself or Ranger Mike at[masked] x 112.

A former member

Thanks for this hike! My husband and I really enjoyed it (despite his bum knee), and we can't wait to go back again, and to other places that people recommended! Rangers Mike and Ross were really knowledgeable and helpful and made the hike even more enjoyable as we learned more about the birds, trees, wildlife, and history! It was nice meeting everyone too. Thanks again!Angie and Maury

Greetings and Salutations! I decided not to go on the hike for I have to be at the Sleep Train by 3:00 on Saturday for a Christian concert of numeorus bands:)
However, I am planning on hiking the Cosumnes River Reserve, located near Elk Grove that day. Anyone that is not going to Lake Berryessa are welcome to join me! Plenty of migrating birds such as Sand Hill Cranes and other wildlife is out! Email me if interested.

I also would like to carpool and am located in West Sac. I am willing to drive but I am looking for passengers or to go with another driver. Anyone interested? Could we meet up at the park and ride at the west end of West Capitol?

Thanks, Dave. I don't know where the W. Capitol park and ride is. I just looked up online and their web site says there are two lots, the northwest corner and southwest corner, but it doesn't list the address of the lot. Do you know the cross street on W. Capitol? Please let me know what time I should be there.

I am thinking of the one on the northwest corner. The cross street is Enterprise Blvd. and the on and off ramps for westbound I-80. Enterprise Blvd. goes under the freeway. I think we should meet at 8:30.

Thanks, Dave. I will find it. Do you have room for another person? I have a girlfriend who just signed up for this hike. We both live in W. Sac and I will pick her up and go to the park and ride lot to meet you. Please let me know.

Hi Dave, I let Linda in Winters know that I could pick her up on the way so I guess I'm taking my car. If you by chance have room for Srinapa, friend +2...fantastic! I'm sure we'll all give gas$ and maybe a bite after. Let me know if that works for you all

HI Everyone, trying to get our Elk Grove area carpool nailed down.
I believe I have Teresa, Jan Guy and Janice Marie Foote. That would be a full car.
Can you guys PM me with addresses so I can figure out where we should "meetup"?
I'm at 99 and Calvine.

A former member

I live in Elk Grove too and looking to be a rider in a carpool. Willing to drive to meeting point. And trust me, you DO NOT want me to drive all the way. :-) Please email me directly if you are able to drive.

Hiking is our main focus, however we also enjoy camping, kayaking, dancing, tennis, skating, bicycling, movies, game nights, and dinners. We are a friendly group that welcomes adventurers and explorers of all ages and abilities.

We strongly adhere to the principles ofLeave No Trace to help preserve our precious natural treasures.

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Picture credit: Diana Lowery June 2011 on the Steven's Trail near Colfax, CA.

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